2014 Dodge Avenger Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Dodge Avenger.

20132015
Complaints
329
Crashes
39
Fires
5
Injuries
21
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2014 Dodge Avenger Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#169 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:55,580 mi
Crash-related:13
#242 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:53,527 mi
Crash-related:2
#338 complaints

SEAT BELTS

Avg mileage:53,249 mi
Crash-related:6
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Dodge Avenger.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS691355,580 mi
ENGINE42253,527 mi
SEAT BELTS38653,249 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33370,367 mi
SEATS20180,310 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER191163,769 mi
SERVICE BRAKES163132,492 mi
STEERING14435,265 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL14157,820 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)12156,936 mi
POWER TRAIN12167,500 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY7342,115 mi
SUSPENSION6134,270 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING5168,458 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM529,544 mi
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT381,733 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER2104,989 mi
WHEELS210,394 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN164,000 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:THROTTLEBODY/MANIFOLD130,000 mi
SEAT BELTS:FRONT1160,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES1117,000 mi
SUSPENSION:REAR154,000 mi
TIRES:TREAD/BELT121,000 mi
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM160,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE140,000 mi
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE163,000 mi

Recalls for 2014 Dodge Avenger

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,306,875 vehicles.

16V668000SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
~1,435,625 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

16V668000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
~1,435,625 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

16V668000AIR BAGS
~1,435,625 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

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